EP2575985A1 - Appareil de mesure de vitesse conçu pour un équipement de sport - Google Patents

Appareil de mesure de vitesse conçu pour un équipement de sport

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EP2575985A1
EP2575985A1 EP11725044.9A EP11725044A EP2575985A1 EP 2575985 A1 EP2575985 A1 EP 2575985A1 EP 11725044 A EP11725044 A EP 11725044A EP 2575985 A1 EP2575985 A1 EP 2575985A1
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measuring device
speed
speed measuring
unit
ski
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Thomas Sassenbach
Detlef Wiese
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Zweinullvier Werbeagentur GmbH
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C5/00—Skis or snowboards
    • A63C5/06—Skis or snowboards with special devices thereon, e.g. steering devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C11/00—Accessories for skiing or snowboarding
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
    • G01C17/00—Compasses; Devices for ascertaining true or magnetic north for navigation or surveying purposes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
    • G01C22/00—Measuring distance traversed on the ground by vehicles, persons, animals or other moving solid bodies, e.g. using odometers, using pedometers
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
    • G01C5/00—Measuring height; Measuring distances transverse to line of sight; Levelling between separated points; Surveyors' levels
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01P—MEASURING LINEAR OR ANGULAR SPEED, ACCELERATION, DECELERATION, OR SHOCK; INDICATING PRESENCE, ABSENCE, OR DIRECTION, OF MOVEMENT
    • G01P3/00—Measuring linear or angular speed; Measuring differences of linear or angular speeds
    • G01P3/64—Devices characterised by the determination of the time taken to traverse a fixed distance
    • G01P3/66—Devices characterised by the determination of the time taken to traverse a fixed distance using electric or magnetic means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S19/00—Satellite radio beacon positioning systems; Determining position, velocity or attitude using signals transmitted by such systems
    • G01S19/01—Satellite radio beacon positioning systems transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO
    • G01S19/13—Receivers
    • G01S19/14—Receivers specially adapted for specific applications
    • G01S19/19—Sporting applications
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S19/00—Satellite radio beacon positioning systems; Determining position, velocity or attitude using signals transmitted by such systems
    • G01S19/38—Determining a navigation solution using signals transmitted by a satellite radio beacon positioning system
    • G01S19/39—Determining a navigation solution using signals transmitted by a satellite radio beacon positioning system the satellite radio beacon positioning system transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO
    • G01S19/52—Determining velocity
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C2203/00—Special features of skates, skis, roller-skates, snowboards and courts
    • A63C2203/18—Measuring a physical parameter, e.g. speed, distance

Definitions

  • Velocity meter for a sports device
  • the invention relates to a speed measuring device for a sports device, in particular for a ski or a snowboard.
  • the invention further relates to a fastening device for releasably securing the speed measuring device on a sports device, a speed measuring system with the speed measuring device and the fastening device and a sports device, in particular a ski or a snowboard, with the speed measuring device and / or the fastening device.
  • German patent application DE 10 2005 008 631 A1 discloses a special ski, on the surface of which an electronic LED tacho is integrated, which carries out a time and distance measurement via a laser on the tip of the ski.
  • An infrared interface is provided between the speedometer and a button on the ski pole or glove.
  • the implementation of a time and distance measurement by means of a laser on the tip of the ski is technically relatively complex and error-prone.
  • the technical effort is further increased by the use of an infrared interface between a speedometer and a button on the ski pole or glove.
  • a speed measuring device for a sports device in particular for a ski or a snowboard, comprising the following units: a GPS unit for determining the respective position of the sports device, a speed measuring unit for measuring the speed of the sports device the speed measurement unit is configured to calculate the speed of the sports equipment based on positions determined by the GPS unit at different times;
  • a display unit for displaying the measured speed.
  • the determination of the speed based on GPS positions can be done in a technically simple and relatively error-free manner.
  • a speed measuring device for a sports device in particular for a ski or a snowboard, the speed measuring device having the following units: a speed measuring unit for measuring the speed of the sports machine,
  • a display unit for displaying the measured speed, wherein the speed is represented by characters, in particular numerals, each having a size of at least 1, 1 x 1, 4 cm 2 .
  • a speedometer for a ski or snowboard that is easy to use. This object is achieved by a speedometer for a ski or a snowboard, which comprises:
  • a speed measuring unit for measuring the speed of the sports equipment
  • a display unit for displaying the measured speed, at least one input unit, in particular at least one function knob, for actuating the speed measuring device, wherein the input unit is adapted such that it can be operated by means of ski sticks.
  • a speed measuring device for a sports equipment in particular for a ski or a snowboard, which can be easily connected to the sports equipment and also easily detached from the sports equipment.
  • a speed measuring device for a sports device in particular for a ski or a snowboard, which comprises:
  • a speed measuring unit for measuring the speed of the sports machine
  • a display unit for displaying the measured speed, wherein the speed measuring device is adapted to be fastened to the sports device by means of a fastening device according to one of claims 22 to 28.
  • the speedometer solves at least one of the above tasks.
  • the speed measuring device on the sports equipment is releasably attachable.
  • the speed measuring device can be attached to the front of a ski or snowboard, so that the current speed is constantly readable.
  • the speedometer may be configured to represent the speed in kilometers per hour and / or in miles per hour.
  • the speed meter is preferably adapted to be used with at least one of the following sports equipment: ski, snowboard, surfboard, canoe, sailboat, sled, skateboard, scooter, riding saddle.
  • the speed meter may also be adapted to be used with other sports equipment.
  • the speed measuring device can be integrated in the sports device.
  • the speed measuring device has a GPS unit for determining the respective position of the sports device and the speed measuring unit is configured to calculate the speed of the sports device on the basis of the positions determined at different points in time.
  • the speed meter has a trip distance determining unit for determining the number of kilometers traveled in a day, the display unit being adapted to display the determined trip kilometers.
  • the speed meter may also include a total mileage determination unit for determining the total distance traveled, the display unit being adapted to display the determined total kilometers.
  • the speed measuring device may have a speed profile determination unit for determining a speed profile.
  • the display unit may be adapted to display the speed profile, and / or the speed meter may include a transmitting unit for transmitting the speed profile to another device, such as a computer.
  • the speed measuring device has a height measuring unit for measuring the height of the sports device.
  • the display unit can be adapted, for example, to display the height.
  • the speed measuring device has a height profile determination unit for determining a height profile.
  • the display unit may, for example, be adapted to display the height profile and / or the speed measuring device may have a transmitting unit for transmitting the height profile to another device, for example a computer.
  • the speed meter may include a digital compass for directional determination and the display unit may be adapted to indicate a particular direction, i. the determined direction to display.
  • the digital compass can be used, for example, for tracking or route determination.
  • the speed measuring device it is preferable for the speed measuring device to have at least one input unit, in particular at least one function knob, wherein it is possible to switch between different display modes of the display unit by operating the input unit, in particular between display modes in which the speed, the trip kilometers and the total kilometers are displayed , It is further preferred that the input unit is operable with a ski pole.
  • the speed measuring device therefore preferably has robust function buttons which are so robust that they can be operated with a ski pole.
  • the speed meter may include three function buttons for operating the speed meter.
  • the three function buttons may in particular be adapted to select between different modes of the speed measuring device, in particular between different display modes. For example, you can choose between three setting modes.
  • the input unit preferably has at least one function button with a trough. The trough reduces the likelihood of a ski-stick slipping when the function button is operated with a ski-pole.
  • the speed measuring device has a GPS unit for determining the respective position of the sports device and a transmitter for transmitting a signal dependent on the specific position.
  • the speed measuring device may have transmitting and receiving units for communication with other devices, in particular with other speed measuring devices.
  • a transmitting and receiving unit may be adapted to communicate with an external device to communicate over the external device to control the speed meter.
  • the external device may, for example, be integrated in or attached to a ski glove or ski pole grip so that the user can control the speed measuring device, in particular the display unit, without a ski pole.
  • the speed measuring device is thermally stable at least in a temperature range of -20 ° C to + 25 ° C.
  • the speed measuring device has an attachable protective cover.
  • the invention further relates to a fastening device for releasably securing the speed measuring device on a sports device, in particular on a ski or a snowboard.
  • the fastening device has a mounting plate for mounting on the sports equipment and the mounting plate is adapted so that the speed measuring device can be fastened on the mounting plate.
  • the fastening device preferably has an adhesive for fastening the mounting plate on the sports equipment.
  • the fastening plate and the speed measuring device are preferably fastened to each other by means of a T-profile and an inverse T-profile, which are slidable into one another. It is also preferred that the fastening device comprises locking means for securing the speed measuring device.
  • the fastening device may have a damping unit for arranging between the sports device, in particular the mounting plate, and the speed measuring device.
  • the damping unit is preferably made of rubber.
  • the fastening device is temperature-stable at least in a temperature range of -20 ° C to + 25 ° C.
  • the invention further relates to a speed measuring system with a speed measuring device and with a fastening device.
  • the invention relates to a sports device, in particular a ski or a snowboard, with the speed measuring device and / or the fastening device.
  • the sports equipment is a ski or snowboard and the speed meter is arranged adjacent to the binding of the ski or snowboard.
  • the speed measuring device is therefore arranged at a location at which the stability of the ski or the snowboard is particularly high, in particular in comparison to the ski tip or the snowboard tip.
  • the angle of the display unit, in particular of the display is flatter, since the viewing direction is essentially perpendicular to the ski or the snowboard.
  • FIG. 1 schematically and exemplarily shows an embodiment of a speed measuring device for a sports device
  • FIGS. 2-4 show diagrammatically and by way of example outer dimensions of the speed measuring device
  • FIG. 6 shows schematically and by way of example an attachable protective cover of the speed measuring device
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 show different embodiments of a fastening device for fastening the speed measuring device on a ski
  • Fig. 10 shows schematically and exemplarily a plan view of an embodiment of the speed measuring device
  • FIGS. 11-13 schematically and exemplarily show external dimensions of a further embodiment of the speed measuring device.
  • 1 shows schematically and by way of example an embodiment of a speed measuring device for a sports device, in particular for a ski or a snowboard.
  • the Speed measuring device 1 has a GPS unit 2 for determining the respective position of the sports device and a speed measuring unit 3 for measuring the speed of the sports device.
  • the speed measuring unit 3 is configured such that the speed is calculated based on positions determined by the GPS unit 2 at different times.
  • the time is delivered by a timer 21.
  • the speed meter 1 further includes a display unit 4 for displaying the measured speed.
  • the display unit 4 displays the speed by means of digits having a size of at least 1, 1 x 1, 4 cm 2 .
  • a digit has a size of 1, 66-2.0 cm x 2.0 cm, for example, two, three or four digits are displayed. This size of the digits ensures that the digits shown on the display unit, ie on the display, can be seen and recognized from a distance of up to approx. 2 meters, especially in snowy and / or sunny weather conditions.
  • the display unit is for example an LED display or an LC display.
  • the speedometer 1 further includes one or more batteries 24 for powering the individual units of the speedometer 1.
  • the speed meter can be designed to run for 30-35 hours with 3 AAA batteries or rechargeable batteries.
  • the speed measuring device 1 can also be designed such that when the battery level decreases, it is detected and displayed in the display unit 4. For example, in the case of battery failure, the word "BAT" in the display may flash regularly. Instead of standard batteries and rechargeable batteries for powering the speedometer 1 can be used.
  • the speed measuring device 1 further has three function buttons 5, 6, 7, which form an input unit for actuating the speed measuring device 1.
  • the function buttons 5, 6, 7 are adapted so that they can be operated by means of ski poles.
  • the function buttons 5, 6, 7 therefore have a size which is sufficient to operate with a ski pole.
  • the speed meter 1 further includes a trip distance determining unit 10 for determining the number of kilometers traveled in a day, the display unit 4 being adapted to display the determined trip kilometers.
  • the trip distance determination unit 10 may be connected to the GPS unit 2 to determine the mileage based on the different GPS positions.
  • the trip distance determination unit 10 is preferably connected to the timer 21 to determine whether the traveled kilometers have been covered in one day.
  • the speed meter 1 preferably has a total-km determining unit 11 for determining the total traveled kilometers, the display unit 4 being adapted to display the determined total kilometers.
  • the speed measuring device 1 may have a speed profile determination unit 12 for determining a speed profile.
  • the speed measuring device 1 may include a height measuring unit 13 for measuring the height of the sports equipment 9 and a height profile determining unit 14 for determining a height profile.
  • the measured velocities and measured heights may be correlated with a time obtained by the timer 21 to determine corresponding velocity or altitude profiles.
  • the profiles can be displayed, for example, on the display unit 4 and / or sent by means of a transmitting unit 16 to an external device, such as a smartphone or a computer, which can further process and / or display the profiles.
  • the speed measuring device 1 further comprises a digital compass 15 for direction determination, wherein the display unit 4 is adapted to display a direction determined by the digital compass.
  • the digital compass can be used for route determination, for example.
  • the speed meter 1 preferably has three different setting modes: an off mode in which the power consumption is for example between about 100 and 130 ⁇ ; a standby mode or power saving mode; and an on mode in which the power consumption may be, for example, about 40 mA.
  • the speed measuring device 1, in particular the different setting modes, can be controlled by means of the control unit 22.
  • the control unit 22 is preferably designed such that, if the speed measuring device is not moved for a predetermined period of time, which can be in the range of seconds, the speed dtechniks-meter 1 in the power saving mode, in which, for example, only one digital digit is displayed by means of the display unit 4.
  • the speed meter moves again, which can be detected by the GPS unit 2, the speed meter 1 returns to the on mode.
  • one of the function buttons 5, 6, 7, for example can be pressed for a longer period of time, for example over 2-3 seconds.
  • the control unit 22 can also be designed so that the speed measuring device 1 changes to a mode when several function buttons 5, 6, 7 are pressed simultaneously.
  • the various function buttons 5, 6, 7 can be assigned with different functions.
  • the speed measuring device 1 can be switched on, wherein the display unit directly displays the current speed when the function button 5 is pressed briefly. If the function button 5 is pressed for a longer period of time, for example over 2-3 seconds, the speed measuring device 1 switches off, ie it switches to the off mode.
  • the trip kilometers are displayed on the display unit 4.
  • the daily kilometers and the total kilometers can be displayed in meters, kilometers or miles, for example.
  • the display jumps back and forth. For example, if 2,437 meters are to be displayed and the display unit 4 can display three digits simultaneously, the display will toggle between the digit combinations "002" and "437", for example showing each digit combination for one second each. If the function button 6 is held down longer, for example, over 2-3 seconds, the trip distance is reset to zero.
  • the function button 7 When the function button 7 is pressed briefly, the complete distance is displayed on the display unit 4. Also with respect to this total distance, when the number of digits that can be displayed simultaneously is less than the number of digits necessary to display the full-distance, the display will toggle between different digit combinations. If the function button 7 is held down for a long period of time, for example, for 2-3 seconds, the full distance is reset to 0 kilometers.
  • the function buttons can, of course, also be assigned other functions. In particular, the functions associated with certain function buttons in the above example may be assigned to other function buttons.
  • the transmitter 16 may be used to transmit a signal dependent on the particular GPS position.
  • the transmitter 16 may also be used to communicate with other speed gauges or with other devices, the speed gage 1 having a receiving unit 17 for receiving signals.
  • the transmitting and receiving unit 16, 17 can be designed for a wireless, for example Bluetooth, or a wired, for example via a USB interface, data communication.
  • the individual units of the speed measuring device 1 are arranged within a housing 23.
  • the housing 23 and some externally visible units of the speed measuring device 1 are shown in Figs. 2-4. 2 shows a top view of the speed measuring device 1
  • FIG. 3 shows a side view as seen from the viewing direction A
  • FIG. 4 shows a side view as viewed from the viewing direction B.
  • the dimensions shown in FIGS. 2-4 are to be understood as preferred example dimensions in millimeters. In other embodiments, the speed measuring device 1 may have different dimensions.
  • FIG. 2 it can be seen that in plan view the speed measuring device 1 appears essentially angular, while in the side view, which is shown in FIG. 3, rounded portions 25, 26 can be seen.
  • Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of the speed measuring device 1 after it has been mounted on a ski 9, of which only a part is shown.
  • the speed measuring device 1 further comprises a clip-on protective cover 18, which is shown in FIG.
  • the attachable protective sleeve 18 can be plugged onto the housing 23 to protect the housing 23.
  • the housing 23 is a plastic housing and the attachable protective cover 18 is a metallic protective cover, the preferred kart is made of chrome and / or brushed.
  • the protective cover 18 may be made of plastic instead of metal.
  • FIG. 7 shows by way of example at which point the speed measuring device 1 is preferably arranged on the ski 9.
  • the speed measuring device 1 is preferably arranged adjacent to the ski binding 27 and before the ski binding 27 on the ski 9.
  • the speed measuring device 1 is detachably fastened to the sports device by means of a fastening device 8.
  • An embodiment of this fastening device 8 is shown schematically and by way of example in FIG.
  • the fastening device 8 has a mounting plate 19 with an inverse T-profile 32.
  • the lower side of the speed measuring device 1 has a T-profile 31, wherein the T-profile 31 and the inverse T-profile 32 are adapted to be slidable into each other around the speed measuring device 1 on the mounting plate 19 releasably secure.
  • the speed measuring device 1 and / or the mounting plate 19 may have latching means to fix the speed measuring device 1 on the mounting plate 19. Alternatively or additionally, other fixing means could be provided, such as a screw fixation.
  • the lower side 33 of the mounting plate 19 is preferably glued to the ski 9, for example by using a double adhesive pad.
  • a double adhesive pad of 3M company may be used to attach the mounting plate 19 to the ski 9.
  • the speed measuring device 1 and the mounting plate 19 in the horizontal direction in Fig. 8 are substantially equal.
  • the mounting plate 19 is smaller in the horizontal direction than the speed measuring device 1.
  • the T-profile 31 of the speed measuring device 1 has dimensions that correspond to the size reduced in the horizontal direction to cooperate with the inverse T-profile 32 of the mounting plate 19 for attaching the speed gauge 1 to the mounting plate 19.
  • the dimensions shown in Fig. 9 are preferred dimensions, which are exemplified.
  • the speed measuring device 1 and the mounting plate 19 may also have other dimensions, as long as it is ensured that the speed measuring device 1 can be connected by means of the mounting plate 19 with the ski 9. Many skis have an elevation of often 2-3 mm at the edge.
  • the fastening device shown in FIG. 9 is preferably designed so that the speed measuring device 1 has a distance of 7-12 mm to the surface of the ski in an edge region, so that said elevations at this edge do not hinder the attachment of the speed measuring device on the ski.
  • a damping unit such as a damping layer or a damping plate may be arranged to protect the speed meter from shocks or the like or At least mitigate these.
  • the damping unit preferably has rubber and / or is made entirely of rubber.
  • the speed measuring device 1 and the fastening device 8 are preferably stable against vibration, in particular by using the damping unit.
  • other and in particular further attachment devices may be used to connect the speedometer to the ski or other sports equipment.
  • spring-loaded levers may be used, which may be arranged in one unit, the speed gauge or the mounting plate, for example, and have a projection that can engage in a corresponding recess of the other unit, the mounting plate or the speed meter fix the speed gauge to the mounting plate.
  • the protrusions can be released from the recesses to remove the speed gauge from the mounting plate.
  • a bayonet lock or other attachment can be used.
  • the mounting plate is glued to the sports device.
  • the mounting plate can also be connected to the sports equipment in other ways, for example by means of a screw connection.
  • the width of the mounting plate in a direction that runs parallel to the longitudinal direction of the ski in the state fastened to the ski is preferably as narrow as possible, so that deformations of the ski occurring during skiing are transmitted to the mounting plate to the smallest possible extent. This width is therefore preferably less than 100 mm, more preferably less than 80 mm and in particular less than 55 mm.
  • the speed measuring device and / or the mounting plate preferably comprises pushbuttons which, when actuated, lead to a release of the latching connection.
  • the speed gauge By pressing the push buttons, the speed gauge can be relatively easily removed from the mounting plate.
  • pushbuttons may be provided which would have to be pressed simultaneously for releasing the speed measuring device from the mounting plate.
  • a mounting plate is used for mounting the speed meter on the sports equipment, especially the ski or snowboard
  • the speed meter could also be mounted on the sports equipment without the use of a mounting plate.
  • the speed measuring device could be mounted directly on the sports equipment, in particular by means of an adhesive material. It is also possible that the speed meter is integrated in the sports equipment. The speed measuring device could therefore also not be detachably connected to the sports device. 10 shows diagrammatically and by way of example a plan view of an embodiment of the speed measuring device 1.
  • the speed measuring device preferably has a substantially trapezoidal ground plan, wherein the side facing the skier in use preferably shorter than the side facing away from the skier in use 35.
  • the dimensions shown in Figure 10 are exemplary preferred dimensions.
  • the speed measuring device 1 can also have dimensions deviating from these dimensions.
  • the trapezoidal shape essentially corresponds to the shape of frequently used skis. are usually narrower than in areas that are located farther away from the bond.
  • FIGS. 11-13 show further preferred dimensions of the speed measuring device 1, with FIG. 11 showing a plan view, FIG. 12 a side view relating to the viewing direction A, and FIG. 13 a side view relating to the viewing direction B.
  • the dimensions are given in Figs. 11-13 and also in Figs. 3-4 in millimeters.
  • Other embodiments of the speed measuring device may have dimensions that differ from the dimensions shown in FIGS. 2-4 and 11-13.
  • the transmitting and receiving unit of the speed measuring device may have a wired USB and / or a wireless Bluetooth interface and / or a radio interface, for example, to communicate with a smartphone to speed and / or distance data on the smartphone or a upload other external device.
  • the smartphone or other external device such as a computer, can then further process the data, for example using Google maps or the like.
  • the external device with which the speed measuring device can communicate can, for example, also be an actuating device that can be integrated in or attached to a ski glove or ski pole grip.
  • This actuating device and the speed measuring device can then be designed such that the speed measuring device, in particular the display unit of the speed measuring device, can be controlled by means of the actuating device.
  • the actuating device could send via the transmitting and receiving unit of the speed measuring device corresponding signals to the control unit 22, which for example changes the display mode of the display unit 4 accordingly.
  • a ski pole grip with an integrated actuating device can be detachably connected to a ski pole, so that the ski pole grip can be used with the operating device with different ski poles.
  • the speed meter has been used to measure the speed of a ski or a snowboard
  • the speed meter can also be used with other sports equipment, such as a surfboard, canoe, sailboat, sled, skateboard, Scooter, riding saddle etc.
  • the speed measuring device and / or the fastening device are preferably thermally stable at least in a temperature range of -20 ° C to + 25 ° C. It is further preferred that the speed measuring device and / or the fastening device are temperature-stable up to a temperature of -40 ° C. It is also preferred that the speed measuring device and / or the fastening device are temperature-stable up to a temperature of + 50 ° C.
  • the speed meter may also be configured to determine other data such as the highest average speed, the maximum speed, etc. ,
  • the speed measuring device can also have a centrifugal force measuring unit for measuring the centrifugal forces, in particular in curves, wherein the display unit can be adapted to display the centrifugal forces.
  • a display mode in which the measured centrifugal force is displayed can be selected via the input unit, in particular via the function buttons.
  • the timer of the speed measuring device is preferably a clock, so that the data determined by the speed measuring device, such as, for example, speed, altitude, location, etc., can be determined in relation to time, in particular with respect to the time of day.
  • the speed meter can also have a start / stop function and thus be used like a stopwatch.
  • the data determined by the speed measuring device can be provided, for example, with a start marking and / or a stop marking with which the start time and / or the stop time point can be identified.
  • the speedometer may have an anti-theft device, for example, if the speedometer has not been used for an extended period of time, the speedometer will enter a safing state.
  • the speedometer may be adapted to only exit the safing state when an identifier is entered into the speedometer.
  • This identifier can be entered, for example, via the receiving unit and / or via the input unit.
  • the identifier may be, for example, a secret number.
  • the speedometer can also be a magnetic see or electromagnetic reading unit, which can read the identifier, for example, from a memory element such as a memory card.
  • the display unit preferably has an extremely bright display, so that it is readable even in strong sunlight.
  • the fastening device is preferably designed so that the speed measuring device is easy to attach and removable from the sports device at any time.
  • the speed gauge may have a length of about 9.9 cm, a width of about 6.5 cm, and a height of about 2.9 cm.
  • the speed measuring device is preferably operated with batteries, for example with 4 AA batteries, and / or with a rechargeable battery.
  • the batteries or the battery are designed so that about 50 hours of operation are possible.
  • the speed gauge has an extremely durable plastic housing.
  • a single unit or device can perform the functions of several elements listed in the claims.
  • the fact that individual functions and elements are listed in different dependent claims does not mean that a combination of these functions or elements could not be used to advantage.
  • the above-described measurement of the speed and possible further data such as the daily kilometer and the total kilometer and the display of the speed and the possible further data also define a corresponding speed measuring method for a sports device, in particular for a ski or a snowboard.
  • the control of the speed measuring device according to this speed measuring method can be implemented as program code of a computer program and / or as corresponding hardware, and is in particular a programmable logic controller.
  • the speed measuring device preferably has at least one speed measuring unit and one display unit. The other units are optional.
  • a computer program may be stored and / or distributed on a suitable medium, such as an optical storage medium or a solid state storage medium, distributed along with or as part of other hardware.
  • the computer program can also be distributed in other forms, for example via the Internet or other telecommunication systems.
  • the speed of the measuring device and thus of a sports device connected to the measuring device and thus also of the person operating the sports device can be measured and also displayed.
  • a further variant with the measuring device according to the invention is that the user can also program the speed measuring device by means of input means, for example that he can enter a predetermined speed value (limiting speed) (or this speed value is preset by the manufacturer).
  • a predetermined speed value limiting speed
  • the speed measuring device draws attention to it either by corresponding displays (eg flashing, flashing etc.) and / or by activating an acoustic warning signal, eg a ringing signal or the like, which is audible well. that the given speed has been reached.
  • This speed can be se be a limit speed, for example, such a limit speed, which is only allowed when skiing on a particular slope.
  • a vibrating alarm by means of vibrating means, which is clearly perceptible to the user and which indicates that the limit speed has been reached and / or exceeded.
  • the warning signal is no longer output optically and / or acoustically and / or haptically (vibration alarm).
  • the measuring device according to the invention in the described variants also results in warning or protecting the sports practitioner against excessive speeds because the user (sports exerciser) will always try to stay below the limit speed.
  • the speed measuring device also has the advantage of facilitating the user's personal evidence in case of accidents, if he has to prove that he has not exceeded certain speeds.
  • the speed meter according to the invention is equipped with a tone generation generator, e.g. a piezo chip or a Tonsignalgenerator chip is equipped, it is possible that the speed meter is in certain situations, a desired sound of itself.
  • a tone generation generator e.g. a piezo chip or a Tonsignalgenerator chip is equipped
  • the speed meter has an input unit by means of which a particular speed value can be entered, the sound generation will always be activated and thus sound will audibly be reproduced when the predetermined / preselected speed is reached or exceeded.
  • the speed measuring device for example route coordinates and if the GPS unit determines that the speed measuring device comes to the edge of the preselected location coordinates, a warning signal is likewise visually and / or acoustically and as a warning /or haptically reproduced. This is particularly advantageous in ski resorts that are relatively avaliable in order to keep the skier on the safe part of a runway.
  • the display unit may flash or flash or indicate something else in different optical ways to indicate the measured speed.
  • the speed measuring device has a light sensor
  • the display lights up when a certain brightness value is undershot, which is often the case in poor visibility or at night.
  • the flashing or flashing or other visual warning signals can be output when the speed meter detects the reaching or exceeding of the predetermined speed value or reaching a certain critical local position.
  • the speed measuring device according to the invention can also be attached to a bracelet which can be worn by the user on the arm.
  • the speed measuring device can also be provided with a vibration sensor which emits alternatively or in addition to the audible or visual warning signal also a haptic warning signal, which is easier to feel by the user and can not be so easily overlooked / overheard.
  • all acquired data of the speed measuring device can also be stored and later evaluated, e.g. to draw a route in a map and also it is easier for the user to determine which routes of a ski resort he has already traveled.
  • the detection of a predetermined speed or the exceeding of this speed with associated jerk signal generation can also have the advantage that for a given runway, which is intended only for certain speeds, the predetermined speed is maintained by the users or that in the event of an accident Also, the user of the speedometer can more easily prove that he has kept to the prescribed speed.
  • another variant may consist in that the function of a ski map or a chip for the elevator use is integrated with the speed measuring device according to the invention.
  • this may also mean that a wireless communication between the speed measuring device and a remote station (eg interrogator at a ski lift or the like) can take place, so that both the authorization the skier is allowed to drive in the ski area is tested (classic ski card function) and on the other hand, a fee for the use of the ski lift wirelessly affordable, so that the user has to pay only the number of concrete ski lift uses and not a lump sum hereof.
  • a remote station eg interrogator at a ski lift or the like
  • the speed measuring device can be provided with a cash card function, by means of which corresponding amounts of money for the use of ski lifts, transport facilities, etc. can be paid wirelessly and without complications and easy.
  • This variant has the further advantage that when a particular user is searched in a ski resort, it is easier to determine which ski lift he has used recently, so that the search for a specific person is easier.
  • the speed measuring device can also have transmitting and receiving units 16 and 17 for communication with other devices.
  • a speedometer on one of two skis, e.g. on the left ski
  • a corresponding transmitting and receiving unit communicating with the speed measuring device to be formed on the other ski so that the speed measuring device repeatedly communicates with the transmitting and receiving unit from the other ski from time to time. Since the distance between the two skis is regularly very low, this also requires extremely low transmission and reception power and thus a total low power consumption.
  • the speed measuring device according to the invention which is mounted on a ski or attached to it, is released from the ski and stolen by a third party, and the speed meter will try within a programmed time in Communication with the transmitting and receiving unit of the other ski to connect. If this fails, then the speed meter according to the invention fails its services and switches off automatically.
  • the theft of the speed measuring device according to the invention is very unattractive and since skis can not be stolen as easily because of their length as small handy devices, such as the speed measuring device according to the invention, a further effective theft protection is given.
  • the speed measuring device can be provided with a timer function, so that after switching on the device, the Geschwin- dtechniks- meter first once within a certain period of time, e.g. 1 minute, tries to communicate with the other ski's transmitting and receiving unit. If this succeeds, the speed measuring device remains in operation, but if this does not succeed, the speed measuring device switches itself off, and that is also because under such conditions it can be assumed that the second ski does not exist at all.
  • a timer function so that after switching on the device, the Geschwin- dtechniks- meter first once within a certain period of time, e.g. 1 minute, tries to communicate with the other ski's transmitting and receiving unit. If this succeeds, the speed measuring device remains in operation, but if this does not succeed, the speed measuring device switches itself off, and that is also because under such conditions it can be assumed that the second ski does not exist at all.
  • the number of function keys or function buttons is preferably two or three, wherein an embodiment with two function keys is particularly preferred because then the cost of the function keys can still be reduced compared to a version with three function keys and also the individual function keys even larger then can, so that an operation for example by means of a ski stop or the like is facilitated once again.
  • the speed meter according to the invention is equipped with two or three function keys. However, only two function keys are preferred, which simplifies overall operation (if a user-supporting menu system is used here) and, overall, keeps the costs for the device as low as possible.

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L'invention concerne un appareil de mesure de vitesse conçu pour un équipement de sport, en particulier pour un ski ou une planche de snowboard. Selon l'invention, cet appareil de mesure de vitesse comprend une unité GPS (2) destinée à déterminer la position respective de l'équipement de sport, une unité de mesure de vitesse (3) servant à mesurer la vitesse de l'équipement de sport, cette unité de mesure de vitesse étant configurée pour calculer la vitesse de l'équipement de sport en fonction de positions déterminées par l'unité GPS à différents moments, ainsi qu'une unité d'affichage (4) conçue pour afficher la vitesse mesurée.
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